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Emergency Fund Calculator

How big should your safety net be, how far are you from it, and how long until you close the gap?

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Target fund
$22,800
6 months × $3,800
Gap remaining
$18,300
20% funded
Months to fill
37 mo
Done by Sep 2029

Fund balance over time

Funding progress

$4,500$22,800

Methodology & how to use this

How much coverage?

The classic guidance is 3–6 months of essential expenses. Dual-income households with stable jobs lean toward 3; single earners, commission-based income, or one-provider families lean toward 6 or 12.

Essential expenses only

Include rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries, insurance, minimum debt payments, and transportation. Skip discretionary spending — the point is to survive a rough patch, not maintain your full lifestyle.

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